Electronics assembly

Details Electronics assembly Electronics assembly

2005-11-01

2005-11-01

Gibson, Randy (Department: 2841)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C361S697000, C361S775000, C361S689000, C415S213100

Reexamination Certificate

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06961248

ABSTRACT:
A chassis for an electronics assembly comprises:(i) a frame (1); and(ii) a panel (31) located on a face of the frame, the panel comprising a plurality of cooling fans (22) and a holder (30) for the fans.The panel allows removal of individual fans from the panel and replacement of any fans while the panel is located on the frame, and the frame allows removal of the panel therefrom and replacement of the panel. The chassis thus allows replacement of any fans without the assembly being shut down, and also reduces downtime of the assembly if all the fans need replacing, for example for maintenance.

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